NetAid
Details of the organization
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Cisco Systems
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International
Website (URL)
http://www.cisco.system.com
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Business sector entities
Information about the project
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NetAid
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NetAid was created NetAid was founded in 1999 by Cisco and UNDP. The objective of NetAid has been to mobilize support for an end to extreme poverty by bringing individuals, companies and organizations together in ways that expand opportunities for the world’s poorest families and communities. NetAid provides direct connections to local projects throughout the developing world that measurably improve the lives of people. The Internet is a key tool in NetAid’s efforts to join people together in the fight against extreme poverty.
Project website
http://www.netaid.org
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International implementation
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Ongoing
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Partners
All local development projects supported by NetAid are implemented on the ground by established development organizations that NetAid evaluates and monitors to ensure project quality and accountability. In addition to these local partners, NetAid maintains active working relationships with leading international organizations including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), UNICEF, CARE, Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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Access to information and knowledge
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Enabling environment
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 3: Promote gender equality & empower women
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
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Programme
Training initiative